Stormwater basins play a critical role in reducing flood damage and pollution in our water ways. Wet or dry, above ground or underground, our specialists can provide the solutions needed in order to properly maintain and manage stormwater facilities. Our specialists are knowledgeable in both structural issues as well as routine maintenance.
Stormwater management is the effort to reduce runoff of rainwater or melted snow into lakes/ponds and the improvement of water quality, according to the EPA (United States Environmental Protection Agency).
When stormwater is absorbed into the soil, it replenishes streams and rivers. When heavy rainwater hits, ground saturated by water creates excess moisture that runs across the surface and into storm sewers and road ditches. This water often carries debris, chemicals, bacteria, eroded soil, and other pollutants, and carries them into streams, rivers, or lakes. Detaining stormwater and removing pollutants is the primary purpose of stormwater management. Here at Piedmont Pond Pros, LLC, we offer:
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
- Structural Repairs
- Removal of Trash/Debris
- Invasive Species Control
- Mowing and/or weed eating
- Inspection of all system components
ANNUAL INSPECTIONS &
COMPLIANCE REPAIRS
- Vegetation Control
- Underground System Clean-out
- Pipe & Riser Repair
- Turf Improvements
CONVERSIONS
- Erosion & Slope Repair
- Riprap Installation
- Dredging
- Grading & Excavating
- Construction Site Run-off
Gray and Green Infrastructure:
Gray Infrastructure solutions are used to divert the excess water away from the surface. Typically, these are things like sewers, curbs, gutters, and drainage pipes. Heavier rains and the reduction of pervious surfaces are challenging many developers to shift to green infrastructure as a better solution. Green solutions include rain gardens, bio-retention areas, permeable pavements, and even constructed wetlands. They are more “natural” and aim to deal with rainwater as it falls, filtering out pollutants, controlling soil erosion, and slowly releasing the runoff into the ground.
How do you treat stormwater runoff when there is not enough space to build stormwater control measures?
We go underground! Underground stormwater control measures are ideal for urbanized areas. In an underground stormwater system, water will enter through a pipe or an inlet grate. The water then enters the detention chamber where most sediment and trash is caught. The water will filter through sand to remove pollutants and finer particles.
Like all stormwater control measures, maintenance is critical for the system to function as designed. If left unmaintained, the system can lead to flooding and standing stagnant water that can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Maintenance and repairs to underground sand filters require specialized knowledge, certifications, and safety equipment.
Piedmont Pond Pros 